To Kill A General

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Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Fredericksburg, Captain William Taylor Franklin faces a harrowing dilemma: sacrifice Major Henry Jenks Matson to save hundreds of soldiers or risk their lives. His decision leads to dire consequences, resulting in his imprisonment at the Old Capital Prison, where his fate hangs in the balance. This gripping narrative explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of war.